Palo Alto, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Palo Alto, CA?
Last updated July 3, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Palo Alto, CA is $4,500.
Average rent
$4,500
Month-over-month change
+$250
Year-over-year change
+$254
Available rentals
189
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,250 to $26,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 3 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 4 |
| $3,400 | 5 |
| $3,500 | 4 |
| $3,600 | 6 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 59 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $254 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,463 | $3,850 |
| Feb | $3,595 | $3,800 |
| Mar | $3,888 | $4,120 |
| Apr | $3,726 | $4,250 |
| May | $4,050 | $4,066 |
| Jun | $4,750 | $4,250 |
| Jul | $4,298 | $4,500 |
| Aug | $4,000 | No data |
| Sep | $4,299 | No data |
| Oct | $3,995 | No data |
| Nov | $4,449 | No data |
| Dec | $3,872 | No data |
Market temperature
The Palo Alto, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Palo Alto, CA is 123% higher than the national average.
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